The NSBC headquarters is now located in the beautiful coastal boating community of Clearwater, Florida. If you live nearby, or find yourself headed this way, please stop in and see our office and warehouse. We can load you up with resources, and there’s a bakery right next door! Our new address is 3350 Ulmerton Road, Suite 8, Clearwater, FL 33762.
Our distribution warehouse is back up and running. We are in process of restocking products, so be on the lookout for your favorite items and new products over the next few months! For example, we restocked Let's Go Boating and ABC's of Boating - colorful and fun activity books to educate primary and secondary school-aged children on safe recreational boating.
Find an Instructor
The demand for on-water powerboat training is high, and the NSBC has created a searchable directory of our instructors. Powered through Google Maps, our Find an Instructor database allows anyone to search for a NSBC instructor in their local area and contact them directly to schedule on-water training.
Robert Newsome, NMMA’s senior vice president of operations, has been appointed to the National Boating Safety Advisory Committee (NBSAC). He also serves as the chair of the board of the National Safe Boating Council.
The secretary of Homeland Security, and the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard by delegation, consult with the NBSAC in prescribing Federal regulations, and regarding other major boating safety matters. The NBSAC has consistently provided invaluable advice to the Coast Guard on a broad range of boating safety matters.
Wear It Buoys by Walsh Marine
The National Safe Boating Council partners with Walsh Marine Products to remind boaters one more time after they launch to wear their life jackets. By placing WEAR IT logo buoys at each of your launch sites or docks, boaters are not only alerted to start watching the buoys along the waterways, but to put that life jacket on. Ask about NSBC member perks and shop at WalshMarine.com.
W961R (9” X 61”) Regulatory Buoy – now $140.00/EA
W1362R (13” X 62”) Regulatory Buoy – now $260.00/EA
W1428 models (14” X 28”) Float Collar Buoys – now $310.00/EA
Share FREE Boat On Course Educational Series
Most boaters involved in accidents have never taken a boating safety course. Boat On Course, educational boating safety videos from the National Safe Boating Council, teach the basic navigation rules of boating. Watch at your own pace, and test your knowledge at the end of each video with a short quiz.
Boat On Course is funded by a grant from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. Learn more at www.BoatOnCourse.com.
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Boat On Course, educational boating safety videos from the National Safe Boating Council, teach basic navigation rules of boating. Watch at your own pace, and test your knowledge at the end of each video. Enjoy the boating lifestyle and remember that a safe boating experience is the best boating experience. Learn more at https://boatoncourse.com/safety-videos/.
Know Your Buoys makes it easy for boaters to understand common buoys and markers by taking a practical approach to boating by relating it to something you’re already familiar with – the “rules of the road” when driving a car. While there are no painted lanes or traffic signals to follow on the water, you can avoid dangerous collisions by learning the rules of the road and some practical safety tips. Learn more at https://boatoncourse.com/buoys/.
Find more video content to share on social media at www.BoatOnCourse.com. New topics include: Anchoring Your Boat, Avoid a Collision, Danger & Regulatory Buoys, Essential Boating Safety Gear, Essential Markers & Definitions, Fueling a Vessel at Fuel Dock, Navigation at Night, Overtaking/Head-On/Crossing Situations, Red & Green Channel Markers, Required and Optional Boater Education, and Trailering/Launching/Boater Etiquette.
Two NSBC Members Appointed to FL Boating Advisory Council
Two members of the National Safe Boating Council have been appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to the Florida Boating Advisory Council - Hunter Bland and Christopher Castelli!
Hunter Bland is a national boating safety advocate and professional bass angler. He serves as a spokesperson for the National Safe Boating Council's Safe Boating Campaign and Waves of Hope programs. He was previously a biological scientist and fisheries technician for Florida Fish and Wildlife. Bland earned his bachelor’s degree in forest resources and conservation at the University of Florida.
Christopher Castelli works for Geico Insurance and is a previous Marine Patrol Deputy with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. He serves on the International Association of Marine Investigators Board of Directors. Castelli earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Western Carolina University.
We've made it easy for instructors to have everything they need to maintain their NSBC instructor certification. Resources include:
Course waiver
Course reports
Course certificates
Course evaluation
Policy manual
Find an Instructor database
Marketing resources
Frequently asked questions
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Member-Only Discounts
NSBC members receive exclusive discounts from industry partners, such as Athletic Brewing Company, ExpertVoice, FELL Marine, Full Throttle, Mustang Survival, Onyx, and TowBoatUS. Get discounts >>
Photo Library
Looking for boating photos to share in your marketing efforts? The NSBC offers a FREE photo library to promote boating and water safety with images. Browse the photo library >>
Sponsored by Walsh Marine
Walsh Marine Products is a premier manufacturer of navigational aids for inland waterways – specializing in U.S. Coast Guard approved buoys and floats. Learn more >>
